Who Is Aquazzura? Edgardo Osorio and the Florence Shoe House

Aquazzura is a Florence shoe house founded in 2011 by the Colombian-born designer Edgardo Osorio, with its first footwear collection in 2012 and its headquarters in Palazzo Corsini on the Arno. Its pairs are made mostly by hand in Tuscan workshops, and Coveti stocks 287 of them in the Aquazzura edit, from designer heels to flats and boots. For the heel families in detail, start with our guide to Aquazzura heels.

Who is Aquazzura’s founder?

Edgardo Osorio founded Aquazzura and remains its Creative Director. He was born in Colombia and grew up between Miami and London. He studied at the London College of Fashion and then Central Saint Martins, and he spent about ten years designing for established fashion houses before he put his own name to a label.

That decade inside other studios shows in how the catalogue is organised. Each style keeps one name across seasons and heel heights, and the colour cards lean toward shades that sit easily with real wardrobes: espresso, camel, merlot, soft gold.

When was Aquazzura founded?

Aquazzura was launched in 2011, and the first footwear collection followed in 2012. In a little over a decade the house has grown from a single shoe line into a lifestyle brand, with two further product lines beyond shoes. Coveti carries the footwear.

Where is Aquazzura based?

Aquazzura is based in Florence. The company, Aquazzura Italia S.r.l., has its headquarters in Palazzo Corsini at Lungarno Corsini 8, on the bank of the Arno. The shoes themselves are made in Tuscan shoemaking workshops close by.

Of the 287 pairs Coveti stocks, 284 are made in Italy. The other three are the Seafarer espadrilles, made in Spain.

What does the name Aquazzura mean?

The name refers to the clear water around Capri, Osorio’s favourite island. The logo is a golden pineapple, an old symbol of hospitality that the house also treats as a lucky charm. You will find it on the sole of every pair, which is the quickest way to recognise an Aquazzura shoe when it is off the foot.

Capri explains a lot of the summer catalogue. Raffia, wicker, mirrored leathers and pale sea shades run through the summer styles. The Calypso Sandal 105 in Seabreeze is a good example: raffia and nappa leather with ankle ties, on a 105 mm stiletto.

How are Aquazzura shoes made?

Aquazzura shoes are made in Italy in Tuscan workshops, mostly by hand and with traditional techniques. The house gives two numbers worth knowing. A pair can take up to six months to go from first idea to finished shoe, and a single shoe can contain up to 30 separate components.

Comfort is built into the construction. The lasts are developed to spread body weight across the whole foot, the soles have cushioned padding, and each pair is checked by hand before it leaves the workshop. In the Coveti catalogue, almost every pair is lined in goat leather with a calf leather sole and a padded leather insole.

What does the number in an Aquazzura shoe name mean?

The number in an Aquazzura style name is the heel height in millimetres. A Bow Tie Pump 105 has a 105 mm heel, a Purist Pump 85 has an 85 mm heel and a Liv Mesh Sling 35 sits on 35 mm. Flats drop the number and use the word “Flat” instead. It is the single most useful thing to know when you shop the brand, and our Aquazzura size guide uses it to explain fit by heel height.

What are Aquazzura’s signature styles?

The house names five styles as its signatures: the Sexy Thing 105, the Wild Thing 105, the Christy Flat, the Powder Puff and, most recently, the Bow Tie Pump. The Bow Tie Pump is the one Coveti carries in depth, with 21 pairs across pumps, a mesh slingback version and the matching ballet flat.

Beyond those five, a few families define the current catalogue.

• Bow Tie Pump. A pointed pump with a bow at the throat, in 50, 85 and 105 mm. The Bow Tie Pump 105 in black velvet is the evening version. Our Bow Tie Pump guide covers every shade.
• Tequila. A strappy sandal with an adjustable buckle, often covered in crystal strass. Coveti stocks it at 85 and 105 mm, plus a mule, a Plexi version and a flat.
• So Nude. A barely-there strappy sandal, at 85 and 105 mm, with a block-heel version and a satin slingback pump for brides.
• Twist. A nappa sandal on a curved heel, at 75 and 95 mm, with eight pairs at Coveti.
• Saint Honore. The suede bootie and boot family, at 35, 50 and 85 mm.

Which films and shows feature Aquazzura?

The house names three screen appearances. Sarah Jessica Parker wore Aquazzura in And Just Like That. Ana de Armas wore the brand in the Bond film No Time to Die. Lady Gaga wore it in House of Gucci. Those are the credits Aquazzura itself lists, and they map neatly onto the three moods of the catalogue: city glamour, evening polish and old-school Italian drama.

Where is Aquazzura sold?

Aquazzura is sold by over 300 retailers in 58 countries. Its own flagship boutiques include Florence, London, New York, Miami, Doha, Dubai, Milan, Sao Paulo, Capri, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Taipei, St. Tropez, Manama, Kuwait, Jeddah and New Delhi.

What Aquazzura shoes does Coveti stock?

Coveti stocks 287 Aquazzura pairs, across every shoe type the house makes. Sandals are the largest group, followed by pumps and boots. The table below counts them by type, with the price range at Coveti in US dollars.

Of those, 58 pairs come from Fall Winter 2026 and 32 are bridal styles. Many of the white satin bridal pairs carry a light blue outsole, which works as a built-in “something blue”. The So Nude Sandal 105 in white satin is one of them. We cover them in our Aquazzura bridal shoes guide.

The autumn winter 2026/27 picks

For the cold months, the boots carry the season. The Saint Honore Bootie 50 in black suede is the everyday pair, at $1,370. The Sellier Boot 85 in black is the knee-high to wear over a slim trouser, at $2,250. For evening, the Ce Soir Sandal 105 in navy is covered in crystal beads on viscose and costs $2,090.

Is Aquazzura a luxury brand?

Aquazzura sits in the luxury tier of Italian footwear. At Coveti, the pumps cost $1,140 to $2,410, and the knee-high boots reach $2,800 for the Vespera OTK Boot 75. The entry point is a flat: the Mini Palm Venetian costs $410. For a wider view of the Italian houses we stock, see our guide to the best Italian shoe brands for women.

How does Aquazzura compare with other shoe houses?

Aquazzura is often shopped alongside other evening-shoe specialists. On Coveti, the closest neighbours are Jimmy Choo, Amina Muaddi and Sebastian Milano. Aquazzura’s own handwriting is easy to spot: bows, ankle ties, raffia, crystal strass and a heel number in the name. If you are deciding between two houses, our Aquazzura vs Jimmy Choo comparison sets them side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns Aquazzura?

Aquazzura was founded by Edgardo Osorio, who is still its Creative Director. The company is Aquazzura Italia S.r.l., based at Lungarno Corsini 8 in Florence.

Is Aquazzura an Italian brand?

Yes. Aquazzura is headquartered in Palazzo Corsini in Florence, and its shoes are made mostly by hand in Tuscan workshops. Of the 287 pairs at Coveti, 284 are made in Italy and three espadrilles are made in Spain.

What is the Aquazzura logo?

The Aquazzura logo is a golden pineapple, a symbol of hospitality that the house also treats as a lucky charm. It appears on the sole of every pair.

What is Aquazzura’s most famous shoe?

The house names the Sexy Thing 105, the Wild Thing 105, the Christy Flat, the Powder Puff and the Bow Tie Pump as its signature styles. At Coveti, the Bow Tie Pump is the best-represented of these, in 50, 85 and 105 mm heels.

How much do Aquazzura shoes cost?

At Coveti, Aquazzura prices run from $410 for the Mini Palm Venetian flat sandal to $2,800 for the Vespera OTK Boot 75. Pumps cost $1,140 to $2,410 and heeled sandals $1,050 to $2,410.

Does Aquazzura run true to size?

Most Aquazzura styles are listed as true to size. Some, including several Bow Tie pumps, fit large, and the house suggests half a size smaller. Coveti stocks whole EU sizes 35 to 42.